Controller

Under limited direction from the Chief Finance Officer, the Controller uses specialized knowledge of GAAP and skills obtained through experience or CPA certification to provide timely, accurate and high-quality accounting services. Prepares, interprets, and summarizes financial data for use by management, board/committees, funding authorities, and resolves or recommends solutions to complex problems. Extensive knowledge of organizational structure, funding sources, policies & procedures as well as teamwork and strong communication skills required to meet business objectives.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Direct and review the day-to-day work of accounting staff including preparation and review of workpapers, review notes a clearing of review notes 
• Manage and oversee the preparation of financial reports in accordance with GAAP 
• Analyze and interpret financial data and trends. Conduct ongoing analysis of financial performance and variances, identifying trends, and providing recommendations for improvement. 

·      Analyze budget to actual monthly, monitor spending and provide meaningful analysis of variances including recommended action plans.

·      Provide financial analysis and forecasting to support strategic decision-making. 

·      Oversight of grant financial tracking and reporting

·      Contribute to the development and implementation of both short-term and long-term plans and strategies 

• Lead role in the annual budgeting process
• Lead role in annual year-end audit process with external auditors. 
• Comply with all regulatory filing and reporting requirements including filing statements and reports. 
• Assist in financial data required for grants or funding agencies 
• May review or assist with liability insurance policies and or renewals including working with the insurance agent for additions and deletions 
• May prepare and deliver written and oral presentations to committees/ or boards 
• Remains current in non-profit accounting and GAAP accounting rules, regulations, policies and techniques 
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned 

 Qualifications: 

• Advanced concepts, principles, practices and procedures of accrual accounting and cash forecasting
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP 
• Advanced knowledge of work paper preparation, general ledger management, budgeting, financial analysis, monthly reporting, financial statement preparation, release of temporary restricted net assets, and audit coordination within a non-profit environment 
• Expert level user of Microsoft products particularly Excel
• Experience with accounting software systems required. Prior experience with Sage Intaact is preferred. 

Skills & Abilities: 

• Manage conflicting priorities, prioritize work, self and staff, and to know, understand, and meet deadlines without exception
• Organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment 
• Proven record of ability to analyze a situation and make decisions or recommendations
• Track record of continuously improving and streamlining processes
• Facilitate meetings, ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas and problems are addressed 
• Attention to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation 
• Gather information, identify linkages and trends and apply findings to assignments 
• Develop, interpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate 
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing 
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment 
• Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in business with focus of accounting or finance
• At least 7 years of professional level accounting experience with 3 years at the Controller level 
• At least 2 years’ experience in a non-profit environment including hands-on experience in managing contributions and grants, including governmental funding 
• CPA/MBA preferred